Archive - Internal Jiu Jitsu

The Mind F#@$ of Turning 50

Milestone birthdays and taking stock

Jul 8 •

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Dreading Winter During the Summer

The thought of the cold is a reminder of the end

Jul 1 •

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June 2025

Having a hard time getting started doesn’t mean you’re lazy

Jun 24 •

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Sidestepping Triggers and Blending in When You Want to Disappear

Putting on a Happy Face for Other People’s Sake

Jun 17 •

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Resilience on and off the Mat

Jun 10 •

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4:33

Patience and Reward

Can you wait for your prize?

Jun 3 •

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May 2025

Should You Forgive Your Parents?

Sure, they were good to you, but what about before you were born?

May 27 •

Julio Angel Rivera

Reaching Out For Help

Listen to the trimmed down version, read the article, or watch the full video.

May 20 •

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2:43

When One Door Opens, Walk Through It

Opportunities and near misses

May 13 •

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Today Is the Day

After years percolating in my head, my new book is finally being released today

May 8 •

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How Bipolar Made My Writing Take a Detour

And how I found my way back

May 6 •

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April 2025

Jiu Jitsu, Mental Health, and Mutual Benefit

Apr 29 •

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4:09

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